Repeating Events
Ruff Writers Take-and-Make Craft & More
Once a month | Multigenerational
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Pick up some craft resources and stories for multigenerational family time. This brown bag program provides craft materials, instructions, and a recommended picture book story to open conversations and share positive life stories across different generations of family and friends.
Winter Reading Program
Monday, December 29 to Saturday, January 31 | All Ages
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A five-week reading program through the Beanstack app that encourages people to keep reading over Winter Break and beyond. This simplified version of the Summer Reading Program begins during school break, and asks children, teens, and adults to read one hour a week for five weeks.
One-Time Programs
Herbs for Cold & Flu Season
Saturday, December 6 at 11am | Adults
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Doctor Setzenfand reveals the medical benefits of natural resources like elderberry syrup, echinicea, clove, and more. Prepare for cold and flu season with natural remedies in this informative workshop. Doctor Heather Setzenfand is Mars Area’s local Herbalist and Dry Needling Physical Therapist.
Wrap for a Cause
Thursday, December 11 at 4pm | All ages
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​Let the Friends of the Library help make your holiday season a little brighter. Bring your gifts to the library and our amazing Friends will wrap them beautifully in exchange for a donation supporting MAPL! Stop in and leave with one less thing on your holiday to-do list.
Books & Brews (with Coco!) - Holiday Book Swap
Wednesday, December 17 at 5:30pm | All ages
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Books & Brews is celebrating the season with a cozy community Book Swap open to all! Warm up with a cup of hot chocolate, chat with fellow book lovers, and bring a book to trade for something new-to-you.
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Please bring (1) gently used book(s). Items should be free of rips, stains, torn covers, or excessive wear.
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Come sip, swap, and share the joy of reading!
Washi Tape Monograms
Thursday, February 12 at 5pm | Ages 15+
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​Create a personal piece of art that’s perfect for your wall or as a gift for a loved one! Choose your favorite washi tape colors and patterns and use them to make a unique monogram. The only crafty skills needed are the ability to cut and place tape, making this a perfect project for beginners!
Self Defense Class
Saturday, March 14 at 10:30am | Ages 14+
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Learn to defend yourself from sexual assault and intimate partner violence with this class led by trained advocates. This program is geared towards women, but male partners can learn how to support and practice with their female partners.